Summary
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Ronald Underwood

Cypress

Summary

Accomplished safety professional with 15+ years of experience leading workplace health and safety programs in industrial and manufacturing environments. Skilled in OSHA compliance, hazard identification, and risk mitigation. Adept at developing policies, training programs, and preventive strategies to promote a safety-first culture. Experienced in environmental safety practices and regulatory awareness, making him well-prepared to take on leadership roles in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or safety management.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Director

Madden Bolt
01.2019 - 08.2025
  • Directed all company-wide safety programs and regulatory compliance initiatives for a large industrial fabrication operation.
  • Implemented new safety strategies that reduced reportable incidents by 30% in the first year through proactive hazard identification and prevention measures.
  • Conducted safety audits, site inspections, and investigations to identify root causes and enforce corrective actions.
  • Developed and delivered training programs on OSHA compliance, emergency response, and hazard communication.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to integrate safety and environmental practices into daily operations and production planning.
  • Oversaw environmental compliance processes, including hazardous materials handling and waste management.

Safety Advisor

BTEC Turbines, LLC
02.2012 - 12.2018
  • Managed site-wide safety operations for multi-million-dollar turbine construction projects while ensuring OSHA and environmental health compliance.
  • Supervised the safety of 100+ employees, driving a culture of accountability and injury prevention.
  • Led weekly training sessions, toolbox talks, and emergency response drills to strengthen employee awareness and engagement.
  • Performed comprehensive audits and investigations to identify hazards and deliver actionable solutions.
  • Collaborated with project management and executives to continuously improve safety programs and align with industry best practices.
  • Key Achievement: Helped maintain an exceptional safety record, setting new company benchmarks for safe work hours on complex industrial projects.

EMT-Basic

Texans Ambulance Service
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Provided emergency medical care while ensuring patient and team safety in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations.
  • Supported public health and emergency response initiatives in collaboration with local agencies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Klein Forest High School
05.1991

Skills

  • OSHA Standards & Compliance
  • Environmental Safety Practices
  • Risk Identification & Mitigation
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Safety Training & Program Development
  • Policy Design & Implementation
  • Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
  • Workplace Health & Safety Audits
  • DOT Regulations & Licensing
  • Loss Prevention Strategies
  • Workplace inspections
  • Certified in CPR

Certification

  • OSHA 503 – UT Arlington, 2023-07
  • OSHA 511 – General Industry – UT Arlington, 2019-06
  • OSHA 501 – Train the Trainer – UT Arlington, 2019-06
  • Confined Space Certification – Cintas Core Safety, 2018-06
  • Train the Trainer: Crane & Rigging, Forklift – Cintas Core Safety, 2019-07
  • EMT-Basic Certification – Lone Star College, 2004-05

Timeline

Safety Director

Madden Bolt
01.2019 - 08.2025

Safety Advisor

BTEC Turbines, LLC
02.2012 - 12.2018

EMT-Basic

Texans Ambulance Service
01.2006 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Klein Forest High School

Military Service

United States Navy – Served 1995